Bootleg gundam scale models are all over the place, we can’t deny the fact that they’re almost looks like the original bandai gundams, but very much cheaper.
the most accurate bootleg gundam scale model I’ve ever seen is the one with the TT Hongli brand, accurate in the sense that the small parts fits very well with each other with the same look as the original, but still.. the plastic is cheap and somewhat brittle, the stickers included are not so good looking too.

but who cares? it has a gundam stand included in every box. 🙂

These TT Hongli bootleg gundams can be found on different toy stores in divisoria and 168 mall, you can find stores that can give you the best deal, where you can buy a 1/144 HG scale models at 150 pesos each if you buy three, and 350 pesos for 1/100 scale models.

(RAW) 1/144 TT Hongli Tieren Taozi

somebody in the tipidpc forum even made a map for the bootleg stores in divisoria, so bootleg hobbyist won’t get lost. LOL

But if you’re serious on collecting gundams scale models and you have the intention to sell it in the near future, better buy an original gundam model, due to the fact that it will retain its value, and not like if you collect bootlegs.

building plastic scale models can be a very good hobby, it can relieve stress and can bring out the creativity in you at the same time.

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“better buy an original gundam model, due to the fact that it will retain its value”

I do agree with buying original kits, but the part on retaining it’s value? These are kits and not limited action figures. The only way your kit will retain it’s SRP value is if you leave it unassembled or if your paint/mod skills are of a high level enough to make your kit look professionally done.

Its a good place to start if you’re new with gundam modeling. It gives you a cheap option to practice weathering techniques and you dont have to worry about messing up your expensive kit.
Once you’re skills are sharpened, you can try it on the Bandai kits. The first think that you’ll notice is that Bandai kits (1/100 HG) will have more panel line detail to work with.
Have fun!

good day gundam fans and hobby mates,
tt hongli hhhmmm thumbs up, coz its cheaper and nice. the only risk is, you dont have to play with it often, once it pose, it just pose, the playability is very limited, or else your kit wont last long coz the quality of the plactics will very much deteriorate/degrade more quickly. Ive been a collector of Bandai’s Master grade gundam kits but of course i dont wanna tie myself on bandai only, im looking forward to try the tt hongli’s master grade and include in my collection. cheers!

Wala namang problema sa TT Hongli na gundam, almost accurate ang color and medyo okay din ang fixtures, i was so saddened lang while assembling, there was a part missing… sayang… my mistake for not looking into the box prior…

So, if Bandai kits are overpriced and expensive and bootlegs are cheap and affordable, it means that Bandai = Bad and Bootlegs = Good. DOWN WITH BANDAI!! Either TT Hongli or Dragon Momoko should be producing all the kits and overthrow that tyrant company!! We should just all buy bootleg stuff!

According to YT Gundam celeb reviewer Prime92, 1/100 TT Hongli NG Kyrios is a straight build. But to my surprise, some pegs wont get into the polycaps. I think there were 6 to 10 joints that needed filling. Its still additional work and time consuming. But other than that, the rest of the assembly went well.

To my surprise, this TT Hongli can withstand dis assembly when like you made a mistake, but on my Bandais if you attemp disassembly something usually breaks. So point to TT for that.

The finished product is awesome. If you don’t intend to post a pic or vid of the finished kit in the net then any painting or panel lining is not necessary, the details are already very clear.